Oral anticoagulant prescribing in a hyperacute stroke unit
Conclusion
Currently, renal impairment is the main determinant for thromboprophylaxis choice. Local guidelines have been created with physician education underway and re-audit planned in 3 months. The authors will present the full data.
Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry - Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Samani, A., Kayani, M., Asokanathan, A. Tags: Stroke Thur 21, Parallel session 5: Therapeutics Source Type: research
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